Capella University

Step up and lead. Earn your degree at Capella University.

Capella University offers online degrees in the fields of business management, health care, higher education, human resources, information technology, mental health, K-12 education, public safety and public administration, social work, and public service leadership. An accredited university, Capella delivers a challenging education to more than 30,000 students in all 50 states and 45 other countries.

Capella combines outstanding academics with a supportive faculty and staff in a program designed for working adults. And with federal loan programs and scholarships available, 3 out of 4 Capella students receive financial aid.

An education that blends theory and practice to fuel your career

Capella University admissions requirements

Admissions requirements vary by program and specialization. International applicants residing outside the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, or the Virgin Islands are not eligible for acceptance into programs requiring supervised clinical internships or practica within the Schools of Education, Human Services, and Psychology.

Financial aid at Capella University

Three in four Capella students receive financial aid to cover their expenses. Capella participates in several federal financial aid programs including the Federal Pell Grant Program and Federal Stafford Loan Program. Capella is also eligible to certify Veterans Educational Benefits and can provide information on other non-federal loan programs.

Capella-funded scholarships are also available in select disciplines, such as the Robert C. Ford Human Services Scholarship and the Helene Krivosha Scholarship for education students. There are also external scholarships offered specifically to Capella students, such as the Go the Distance Scholarship.

Capella University accreditation

Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), www.ncahlc.org.

Learn more about our 42 PhD, PsyD, DPA, DBA, DSW, DrPH, DHA, EdD, EdS, MS, MSN, MPA, MPH, MHA, MBA, MPH, BS, and BPA degree programs and 132 specializations by filling out the form today.

Learn from experts in the field of psychology

Capella University's outcome-based curriculum is designed to give you the skills to meet changing needs in the field of psychology while advancing your career and personal development.

Capella offers a BS in Psychology and a broad portfolio of graduate-level psychology specializations:

• Counseling Psychology (MS)
• General Psychology (BS, MS, PHD)
• Child and Adolescent Development (MS)
• Clinical Psychology (MS)
• Sports Psychology (MS)
• Educational Psychology (MS, PHD)
• School Psychology (MS)
• Industrial/Organizational Psychology (MS, PHD)
• Leadership Coaching Psychology (MS)
• Evaluation, Research and Measurement (MS)

Further your counseling career with an advanced degree

Capella University currently offers 3 CACREP-accredited master's programs: Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, and School Counseling. CACREP accreditation is your assurance that these Capella programs have been evaluated and meet the rigorous standards set by the mental health counseling profession. Capella's new MS in Career Counseling is one of very few online master's programs in the field.

Capella offers a variety of additional counseling programs:

• Addiction Counseling (MS)
• Counselor Education & Supervision (PHD)
• Counseling Psychology (MS)
• Counseling Studies (MS, PHD)

Master of Science (MS) in General Career Counseling

Advance your knowledge of career counseling and career development, including both faceto- face counseling and the use of online tools to conduct career counseling at a distance. Designed around leading counseling standards, Capella's MS in Career Counseling is one of very few online master's programs in the field. The rigorous program includes online course work, residencies, and clinical experiences. The curriculum offers a theoretical and practical foundation in the field of career counseling, including administering and interpreting career assessments; developing life, career, and employment plans for clients; working with diverse populations; and planning and managing comprehensive career counseling and development programs. People who choose this specialization may be interested in providing or managing career counseling or development services in a corporate, government, or nonprofit setting; or becoming an independent career counselor.

Master of Science (MS) in Human Services

In the human services field, an advanced degree can be a significant career differentiator. This master's General Human Services specialization offers you the opportunity to build on your current knowledge, and advance your skills and career options through an individualized program. The core courses provide a strong foundation in the field, while a wide range of electives provides you with the flexibility to develop a distinctive program of study based on your personal areas of interests and professional goals. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing human service management positions in social service, education, government, public safety, health care, and military organizations.

Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) in General Human Services

The General Human Services PhD specialization is designed for professionals in a wide range of human services and health care fields who wish to advance their knowledge and careers, and contribute to the field through doctoral research. The core courses provide an overview of the human services field's most relevant content, including adult development, diversity, ethics, strategic planning, and the impact of today's changing health care industry on human services. A wide range of elective courses provides you the flexibility to focus on a specific area of human services, such as counseling, family therapy, public safety, or social services. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing higher education faculty or human service leadership positions in social service, education, government, public safety, health care, and military organizations.

The residential colloquia experience:

As a doctoral learner, you will attend three, five-day colloquia at specific stages in your program, in addition to your online courses. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your doctoral studies and beyond.

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